We grew up eating tons of this delicious herby potato salad as a quick and easy weeknight meal. It was especially popular on regular rotation in the summertime when intense cooking and heavy meals just weren’t ideal. I didn’t even know what “regular” potato salad was until much later in life. Not only is it light and refreshing, it’s super satisfying and pairs well with almost any other main dish. Feature it at any potluck, barbeque, or other feast and it’ll be a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Like any potato salad, tender (but not mushy) potatoes are the main player in this dish, but the herb and lemon medley is the standout. The combination of bright parsley, distinct dill, and zingy mint all doused in a generous splash of lemon juice brings the humble potato to a new, more nutritious place. Feel free to play around with whatever herbs you like: tarragon, cilantro, and basil are some other greens that would play extremely well here. The onions add a nice, pungent crunch to the soft, creamy potatoes, making the whole salad feel complete and fulfilling.
While I like mayo as much as the next red, white, and blue-blooded American, it’s nice to see a potato salad not drenched in the stuff and tasting much more like a salad. As a more healthy-leaning option, it’s definitely a welcome change to the standard picnic staple. Enjoy this wholesome salad as a meal on its own or along with your favorite mains.
